viking

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[–] viking 1 points 10 months ago

I'm not so sure about that, they studied Starbucks' quasi-monopoly for quite some time and then decided to beat them with better coffee.

So at least they had a plan, unlike KFC with their "me too" approach. That stuff is so bad I'll rather risk headaches on a 10h flight than to refuel with that garbage.

[–] viking 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

McDonald's coffee is much better than Starbucks. Still not great, but better.

[–] viking 2 points 10 months ago

No. I'm not wasting my time to make a point.

[–] viking 36 points 10 months ago

My assumption would be that the display is not related to operating the elevator, but rather displaying information about businesses on the respective floors. I've seen those a fair few times, and since they run on isolated networks or even fully local, there's little risk.

[–] viking 13 points 10 months ago

The issue is that the USD is the main trade currency in the world, and all transactions in USD need to be cleared by banks in the US. Since Cuba is banned from trading in USD, they need to trade directly in their import/export partners home currency, which exposes them to additional currency fluctuations, and complicates the whole settlement process.

[–] viking 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (4 children)

I wouldn't know what to vote for, tbh. As a citizen I'm still eligible to vote even from abroad, so I check the party programs and also follow local news regularly, and it's been a steady race to the bottom on all accounts. Initially at least the Greens were a reliable choice, but nowadays they suck as well.

[–] viking 15 points 10 months ago (9 children)

Mett is bloody awesome, and the one thing I truly miss ever since leaving the country and its miserable people behind 19 years ago. But every time I come to visit, I gotta get a proper Mettbrötchen.

Make sure you get it directly from a butcher shop early morning, and don't wait. It's not exactly known for holding up long.

[–] viking 4 points 10 months ago

Was the first season actually popular, or is that thanks to the success of taskmaster?

I've watched it because I love TM, but the show was by and large 'mildly amusing', to leave it on a somewhat positive note.

Can't exactly say I was dying to see a continuation.

[–] viking 1 points 10 months ago

Sure, I'm always up for new stuff. Will give it a try!

[–] viking 1 points 10 months ago

I got a rather broad taste, from fantasy/sci-fi over crime/thriller/action to dramas and even the odd romance. My favorite animated movie (it that's what you're trying to figure out) would probably be some Disney classics like Lion King or Jungle Book.

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